CVE-2008-5551: XSS
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism and conduct XSS attacks by injecting data at two different positions within an HTML document, related to STYLE elements and the CSS expression property, aka a "double injection."
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5551?
CVE-2008-5551 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on web application security.
How does CVE-2008-5551 allow XSS attacks?
CVE-2008-5551 allows XSS attacks by bypassing the XSS protection in Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 through double injection of data within HTML documents.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5551?
CVE-2008-5551 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2.
How can CVE-2008-5551 be mitigated?
Mitigation for CVE-2008-5551 involves upgrading to a later, secure version of Internet Explorer that does not include this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-5551 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-5551 to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious scripts.